You've grabbed your spot at the front of the crowd...

...at Auckland's Sky Tower, eager to be in the middle of all the excitement. Surrounded by local New Zealanders and tourists, you're waiting for the big moment. 10, 9, 8...!

The clock strikes midnight and the sky is lit by an incredible firework display fronted by the Southern Hemisphere's tallest tower. After the magic of an Antipodean Christmas, what a thrill to be here: one of the first places in the world to celebrate the New Year!